The Bowie knife derives part of its name and reputation from James Bowie, a notorious knife fighter, who died at the Battle of the Alamo. To complicate matters, some American blades that meet the modern definition of the Bowie knife may pre-date Bowie. Absent a consensus definition, it is impossible to clearly define the origin of the knife. In the mid-19th century, when the popularity of the knife was at its peak, the term was applied to a wide range of blades. By the mid-20th century most included some combination of blade length and blade shape. The early history of the Bowie knife is complicated by murky definitions, limited supporting documentation, and conflicting claims.
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